Of course you wouldn't - you're a WBI'er and WBI'ers NEVER give up! :)

For those with broken wings - (ask a bird or a plane, they would tell you if they could speak ) - they know how difficult it is to maintain a balance.

Similarly (by the way, I have issues saying this word) in life we need two wings to keep us balanced and steadfast.

What are these two wings that can keep us balanced?

They are; 'Hope' and 'Action'.

Today I will talk about the importance of both hope and action and how they are two wings which make our flight in life easier.

We can have a smooth landing each time insha'Allah :)

Hope and Action - are two wings to 'achieving' or 'doing something'.

However most the time we think we're doing or achieving but in fact we are 'wishful hoping'.

See, wishful hoping (and thinking) won't get the job done - and unfortunately most the time all we are doing is wishful hoping and thinking; 'I would like to lose weight', 'I would like to start a business or enterprise', 'I would like to travel'.

And what are the results? You got it! Nada! Nothing happens. Its like magically we say it and it'll happen.

But 'hope' couple with firm faith/belief will ignite the fire inside of us and bring 'action' - which brings change - which brings results.

(Read that paragraph again. Now memorise it.)

Faith and belief in what?

Faith and belief firstly in God Almighty - the Creator of the heavens and the earth - and the Creator of you and I - that when He (swt) says 'Be' it will!

Nothing can happen without the will of Allah.

The pen has been lifted and the ink has run dry. So it was written so it shall be done. What is meant to come our way by destiny will reach us no matter what and what isn't meant to be for us won't come for us (trust me you'll be happy when it didn't because God was saving you from something not good).

"And never give up hope of Allah's soothing Mercy: Truly no one despairs of Allah's soothing Mercy except those who have no faith." {12:87}

When you have firm faith and belief in Allah (swt) you'll always be hopeful no matter what. You'll always find a way. Even if you cry for a couple of days, scream or shout, you'll eventually find a way. Why? Because your faith in your Rabb is strong. You just know deep inside that it'll be ok.

And when your faith and belief in your Rabb is strong you'll have faith and belief in yourself. You'll believe that you can achieve and you'll be hopeful of it. You'll find ways of making it happen. Even if the whole world turns against you, you know you can do it because you know God has faith in you! :)

These are internal states. Or one set of the wings.

But the next set of wings is external - 'action'.

Once we have firm faith and belief and are hopeful we can achieve we have to get up and 'Just Do It!'.Its really as simple as that, because as I said earlier its not magically gona happen.

Because your internal state is so strong and your wing is flapping away its only inevitable that the next wing will get into motion. Its caused a reaction. You'll do what you physically have to do to get it done (whatever it is that you need to get done).

What if you had all the action - you did, did and did - but you weren't hopeful that you'd achieve?

You would feel that you've done so much but you're not seeing or feeling the results so what's the point?!

Any of you ever been there?

What if we have hope and don't act? I mean we just hope for the best...hope it will happen...hope we will pass an exam...but we don't actually prepare for the exam? Its not gona happen!

Anas (radi Allahu anhu) reported that a person asked Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), "Should I tie my camel and have Tawakkul (trust in Allah for her protection) or should I leave her untied and have Tawakkul." Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) replied, "Tie her and have Tawakkul." [Hadith At-Tirmidhi]

And what if we don't have hope and don't act? We're the living dead then! What a waste!

So the question is are your wings broken? Or just rusty? Or working just fine?

"The only recognisable feature of hope is action." Grace Paley

Today's tips and action points will help you polish those wings up and mend them if they are broken insha'Allah :)

Tips and Action Points:

1. Read two rakahs just before you're about to do the exercise. Really focus and connect with Allah. Tell Him everything. Make dua for guidance and help. Set the intention insha'Allah.

2. Get Clarity - what is it that you want to achieve - whether that's in your ibaadah (worship) or your studies/work/biz/life/health - really get down to it - grab a pen and paper and write your heart out - what do YOU want?

3. Now when you've got what you want (written down) - what options do you have? What resources are available to you to do what you said you wanted to do (or achieve)?

4. What are the three things you will do NOW? List those three things in bright colours and Just Do Them - NOW! :)

If you have an ibaadah or life goal you want to achieve and you're looking for greater clarity and need a sounding board for your ideas then now is your time to hop on board for our next intake of the 6 week one2one intensive 'Coaching, Mentoring and Healing' package.

As a 'Spiritual and Creative Mentor/Coach' I help and guide you through your ibaadah and business (or life) goals, clear any blockages (such as fear, low confidence etc) and help you create a strategic workable plan to make your dreams a reality insha'Allah.